学习计划英文参考模板_study proposals.pdf

Sample Independent Study Proposal #1 Independent Study Proposal The Representation of Housewives in the media, in the 1950’s 1. A Statement of the purpose/goals of the project The purpose of my project is to study how films contributed to the images of married women and observe if these images reflect the ones found on other 50’s media. 2. A description of the subject matter My subject matter will include films that were nominated for awards from 1950-1959. For a second media to contrast my findings in the films I will research magazine articles written in the 50’s, intended for married women. To gain a different perspective I will use Life or Look magazines and Time or Newsweek magazines. I will observe the characters of the married women and their roles both in society and the family unit. I will compare the images I find to the advice in the magazine articles. 3. An explanation of its relevance to my interests and major area of study This subject is relevant to my life in several ways. As a communication major I have studied both film and other forms of media throughout my college career. I enjoy studying films from all decades and am very interested in the portrayal of women in the mediums of film and music. As a woman this subject is interesting to me, in seeing how far the images of married women have come in fifty years. 4. A Description of my proposed research methodology For my research I will be viewing the movies nominated for academy awards from 1950-1959. These movies will represent films thought of as the best of their year by the academy and will be available on video for me to find. I will also look up old reviews written about the movies during their time period. I will look in archives t